CVS Health Corporation (CVS)

US — Healthcare Sector
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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol CVS
  • Rev/Share 300.5234
  • Book/Share 61.1499
  • PB 1.0756
  • Debt/Equity 1.0557
  • CurrentRatio 0.8227
  • ROIC 0.0403

 

  • MktCap 83010612400.0
  • FreeCF/Share 4.7113
  • PFCF 13.9725
  • PE 15.6717
  • Debt/Assets 0.3178
  • DivYield 0.0405
  • ROE 0.0698

 

  • Rating B+
  • Score 3
  • Recommendation Neutral
  • P/E Score 2
  • DCF Score 5
  • P/B Score 4
  • D/E Score 1

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
Upgrade CVS Leerink Partners Market Perform Outperform $55 $75 Feb. 13, 2025
Upgrade CVS Cantor Fitzgerald Neutral Overweight -- -- Feb. 12, 2025
Upgrade CVS Edward Jones Hold Buy -- -- Jan. 30, 2025
Upgrade CVS Deutsche Bank Hold Buy -- $66 Dec. 3, 2024
Upgrade CVS Barclays Equal Weight Overweight $63 $82 Oct. 10, 2024
Upgrade CVS TD Cowen Hold Buy $59 $85 Oct. 4, 2024

News

Here's Why CVS Health (CVS) is a Strong Value Stock
CVS
Published: July 09, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Is CVS Moving Closer to Reaching Its Long-Term Low 3X Leverage Goal?
CVS
Published: July 09, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CVS Health inches closer to its long-term leverage target, helped by Aetna margin recovery and disciplined cash use.

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These 2 Medical Stocks Could Beat Earnings: Why They Should Be on Your Radar
CVS, HRTX
Published: July 07, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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CVS Health declares quarterly dividend
CVS
Published: July 07, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

WOONSOCKET, R.I. , July 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Health® (NYSE: CVS) has announced that its board of directors has approved a quarterly dividend of sixty-six and one-half cents ($0.665 cents) per share on the Common Stock of the Corporation.

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Can CVS Sustain Pharmacy & Consumer Wellness Gains Through Year-End?
CVS
Published: July 04, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CVS Health's CVS Pharmacy and Consumer Wellness (“PCW”) segment has seen steady growth in recent months, with revenues up 11.1% year over year in the first quarter of 2025. Performance was supported by seasonal trends, including the impact of high vaccine demand and a longer-than-usual flu season.

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CVS Health (CVS) Stock Falls Amid Market Uptick: What Investors Need to Know
CVS
Published: July 02, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

CVS Health (CVS) closed at $66.6 in the latest trading session, marking a -4.28% move from the prior day.

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Will CVS Health (CVS) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?
CVS
Published: July 02, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CVS Health (CVS) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.

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4 Value Stocks to Invest in for the Second-Half 2025 Market Shift
CNC, CVS, HBM, STNE
Published: July 02, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Hudbay, StoneCo, Centene, and CVS stand out as top value picks for H2 2025 with strong cash flow and growth prospects.

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Brokers Suggest Investing in CVS Health (CVS): Read This Before Placing a Bet
CVS
Published: July 02, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

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5 Low Price-to-Book Value Stocks to Buy in July for Solid Returns
CNC, CVS, ODP, PSFE, STNE
Published: July 02, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

The P/B ratio helps to identify low-priced stocks with high growth prospects. CNC, CVS, ODP, STNE and PSFE are some such stocks.

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CVS Health Corporation (CVS) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
CVS
Published: July 02, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to CVS Health (CVS). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.

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CVS drops Lilly's Zepbound
CVS, LLY
Published: July 01, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Negative

CNBC's Angelica Peebles reports on news regarding CVS.

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These are the best-performing stocks of H1 2025
CVS, GE, GEV, HWM, JBL, NRG, PLTR, STX, UBER
Published: July 01, 2025 by: Finbold
Sentiment: Positive

With the first half of 2025 now behind us, the stock market has seen its share of volatility.

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Will CVS Health's Formulary Move Boost Its Weight Management Program? (Revised)
CVS
Published: June 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CVS adds Wegovy to its top formularies and bolsters its Weight Management program, aiming to expand access while cutting costs.

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CVS vs. DHR: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
CVS, DHR
Published: June 27, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Investors interested in stocks from the Medical Services sector have probably already heard of CVS Health (CVS) and Danaher (DHR). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?

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Are Medical Stocks Lagging CVS Health (CVS) This Year?
CVS
Published: June 27, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

Here is how CVS Health (CVS) and Agenus (AGEN) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

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CVS Health opens new Workforce Innovation and Talent Center in Chicago
CVS
Published: June 26, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

The new center is located at the Chicago Baptist Institute CHICAGO , June 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Health® (NYSE: CVS) announced today the opening of its new Workforce Innovation and Talent Center (WITC) in Chicago. The center, situated at the Chicago Baptist Institute, will improve the community's access to workforce training services and provide every participant who completes the program an opportunity to apply for a position at CVS Health.

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3 High-Yield Dividend Kings Beating the S&P 500 This Year
CVS, O, VZ
Published: June 25, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

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Attorney General Liz Murrill files three lawsuits against CVS for unlawful practices
CVS
Published: June 24, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Negative

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill said on Tuesday that she had filed three separate lawsuits against CVS for unfair, deceptive, and unlawful practices that have harmed Louisiana patients, independent pharmacies, and the public at large.

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Will CVS Health's Formulary Move Boost Its Weight Management Program?
CVS
Published: June 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CVS adds Wegovy to its top formularies and bolsters its Weight Management program, aiming to expand access while cutting costs.

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Why CVS Health (CVS) is a Top Value Stock for the Long-Term
CVS
Published: June 23, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Aetna Supports Industry Actions to Simplify Prior Authorization
CVS
Published: June 23, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Company commits to distinctive actions that will make it easier to navigate the health care system, access care, and achieve better health HARTFORD, Conn. , June 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Aetna, a CVS Health company (NYSE: CVS), today announced its support of initiatives championed by American's Health Insurance Plans to improve the experience of doctors and patients.

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New June Fortune 500 Industry Leaders Show 3 Ideal "Safer" Dividend Buys
COP, CVS, DOW, ET, HD, IP, MET, NKE, NVDA, OMC, PEP, SYY, UNH, UPS, VZ, WBA, WHR, WKC
Published: June 20, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Three Fortune 500 Industry Leaders—Energy Transfer, Verizon, and World Kinect—currently meet the 'dogcatcher' ideal of fair price and safer dividends. Analyst targets project 21% to 50% net gains for the top ten F500IL dividend dogs by June 2026, with average gains of 28.8%. Most top-yielding F500IL stocks remain overpriced, but a 60% market correction or dividend increases could make all ten fairly priced for income investors. Twelve F500IL stocks have negative free cash flow margins, making them unsafe for dividends; focus on the three 'safer' fair-priced options for now.

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Investors Heavily Search CVS Health Corporation (CVS): Here is What You Need to Know
CVS
Published: June 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CVS Health (CVS) has received quite a bit of attention from Zacks.com users lately. Therefore, it is wise to be aware of the facts that can impact the stock's prospects.

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Two Healthcare Heavyweights, One Winner: UnitedHealth or CVS Health?
CVS, UNH
Published: June 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CVS gains steam as rising margins, strong Medicare results, and cost cuts set it apart from UNH.

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Exploring CVS' Health Services Segment: A Key Growth Engine for 2025?
CVS
Published: June 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

CVS' Health Services segment posts $43B in revenues as specialty pharmacy and Caremark deals drive 2025 growth prospects.

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5 Low Price-to-Book Value Stocks That You Can Buy in June
CVS, PFE, PSFE, STNE, USNA
Published: June 17, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

The P/B ratio helps to identify low-priced stocks with high growth prospects. USNA, CVS, PFE, STNE and PSFE are some such stocks.

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3 Medical Services Stocks Capitalizing on the Healthcare AI Boom
BTSG, CVS, WGS
Published: June 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CVS, BTSG and WGS are three medical services stocks tapping into AI and tech-driven care to boost diagnostics, cut costs and drive growth in 2025.

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4 Value Stocks to Shield Your Portfolio Amid Geopolitical Turmoil
CNC, CVS, PFE, STNE
Published: June 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

As geopolitical risks jolt markets, STNE, CNC, CVS and PFE shine with low cash flow valuations and solid earnings outlooks.

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CVS Health's MBR Improves: Can It Sustain Amid Elevated Cost Trends?
CVS
Published: June 12, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CVS posts its first favorable MBR in quarters, but elevated cost trends test its ability to sustain the gains.

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About CVS Health Corporation (CVS)

  • IPO Date 1996-11-20
  • Website https://www.cvshealth.com
  • Industry Medical - Healthcare Plans
  • CEO J. David Joyner CEBS
  • Employees 219000

CVS Health Corporation provides health services in the United States. The company's Health Care Benefits segment offers traditional, voluntary, and consumer-directed health insurance products and related services. It serves employer groups, individuals, college students, part-time and hourly workers, health plans, health care providers, governmental units, government-sponsored plans, labor groups, and expatriates. Its Pharmacy Services segment offers pharmacy benefit management solutions, including plan design and administration, formulary management, retail pharmacy network management, mail order pharmacy, specialty pharmacy and infusion, clinical, and disease and medical spend management services. It serves employers, insurance companies, unions, government employee groups, health plans, prescription drug plans, Medicaid managed care plans, plans offered on public health insurance and private health insurance exchanges, other sponsors of health benefit plans, and individuals. This segment operates retail specialty pharmacy stores; and specialty mail-order, mail-order dispensing, and compounding pharmacies, as well as branches for infusion and enteral nutrition services. The company's Retail/LTC segment sells prescription and over-the-counter drugs, consumer health and beauty products, and personal care products; and provides health care services through its MinuteClinic walk-in medical clinics. This segment also distributes prescription drugs; and provides related pharmacy consulting and other ancillary services to care facilities and other care settings. As of December 31, 2021, it operated approximately 9,900 retail locations and 1,200 MinuteClinic locations, as well as online retail pharmacy websites, LTC pharmacies, and onsite pharmacies. The company was formerly known as CVS Caremark Corporation and changed its name to CVS Health Corporation in September 2014. CVS Health Corporation was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in Woonsocket, Rhode Island.